Bad news for Scooby Doo. British pet-owners are falling out of love with the Great Dane that the famous mystery hunting canine is based on, the Kennel Club found. In fact, British people are more likely to take in a smaller dog than a larger breed, with the the popularity …...Read More
Britain is falling out of love with the Great Dane as it starts to favour smaller breeds
Husband of disabled rights campaigner charged with her murder
The husband of a disabled rights campaigner who adopted two children with disabilities will go on trial next year charged with her murder. Jackie Hoadley was found dead at the family home in Eastbourne, East Sussex, last Sunday. Her husband Ray, 62, was arrested an hour later at the residential …...Read More
Man, 50, live-streamed his suicide to 400 Facebook viewers
Facebook failed to stop the live stream of a father's suicide despite reports of dozens of people warning the platform what was happening. Jonathan 'Bazza' Bailey, 50, posted that he was going to kill himself at 1pm on Saturday before starting a live stream, according to The Sun. More than …...Read More
Mystery virus could be killing hundreds of elephants in Africa
Scientists fear a mystery virus is behind the deaths of hundreds of elephants in Botswana - and it could spread to humans. More than 350 elephants of varying ages and sex have died from unknown causes - with aerial photos showing their carcasses scattered across the Okavango Delta and other …...Read More
Birdwatchers spot one of Britain's biggest-ever wild birds
One of the largest wild birds ever seen in the UK has been spotted roosting in the Peak District National Park. The Derbyshire Wildlife Trust said it was only the second time a bearded vulture has been seen in Britain, after another raptor was seen on Dartmoor in 2016. Eager …...Read More
Tricky say-what-you-see picture quiz challenges you to identify the well-known sayings
A tricky picture quiz challenging puzzlers to identify the well-known catchphrases is sweeping the web and putting even the brainiest of us to the test. The say-what-you-see puzzle was shared to Reddit yesterday, where users from around the world admitted to struggling with the difficult brainteaser. Each block in the …...Read More
Savvy family-of-six create impressive 'Lockdown Lodge' for £250
Many families have embraced the challenges of lockdown by improving certain life skills, whether it be baking, art or DIY. Hannah Emberson, 35, from Wiltshire, made the most of her time stuck at home by building an impressive 'Lockdown Lodge' together with her husband Darryl, 40, and their four kids …...Read More
Family of murdered pharmacist warn public to open their eyes to domestic abuse
The family of a pharmacist who was killed by her gay husband who wanted to start a new life in Australia with his lover has urged people to open their eyes to abuse. Jessica Patel's family have backed a domestic homicide review which has made recommendations about honour-based violence. The …...Read More
No staycations for them! High society sets off on their summer holidays
Well-heeled holidaymakers have jetted off to high society hotspots after their summer plans were restored following an easing of lockdown restrictions. Princess Diana's niece Lady Kitty Spencer, 29, has shared photos from the ever-popular French Riviera, where Princess Beatrice's BFF and society nutritionist Gabriela Peacock was also seen holidaying with …...Read More
the names parents REGRET calling their children
Hunter and Aurora have topped the list of names parents admit they regret giving their children, according to new research. The survey by Gigacalculator.com also revealed the monikers Brits would never choose - with Boris topping the list for boys. Out of the 5,842 parents questioned, 73 per cent said …...Read More
